Leil Selichot 3473 / סליחות 7233
Prayers for forgiveness in preparation for the High Holidays 🕍
Leil Selichot for Hebrew Year 7233 occurs after nightfall on .
Selichot or slichot (Hebrew: סליחות) are Jewish penitential poems and prayers, especially those said in the period leading up to the High Holidays, and on Fast Days. In the Ashkenazic tradition, it begins on the Saturday night before Rosh Hashanah. If, however, the first day of Rosh Hashanah falls on Monday or Tuesday, Selichot are said beginning the Saturday night prior to ensure that Selichot are recited at least four times.
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Dates for Leil Selichot
| Holiday | Starts | Ends | Hebrew Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leil Selichot 3470 | 21 Elul 7230 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3471 | 23 Elul 7231 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3472 | 25 Elul 7232 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3473 | 21 Elul 7233 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3474 | 21 Elul 7234 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3475 | 25 Elul 7235 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3476 | 20 Elul 7236 | ||
| Leil Selichot 3477 | 21 Elul 7237 |
References
- The Jewish Holidays: A Guide & Commentary (paid link)
- Rabbi Michael Strassfeld
- “Selichot of the High Holidays” in Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia
- Wikimedia Foundation Inc.
Books (paid links)
The Jewish Holidays
by Michael Strassfeld
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